A String Posted January 5, 2006 Author Share Posted January 5, 2006 Oh man I loooove Subway subs. Mmmmmmmmmm... Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Originally posted by A String: Oh man I loooove Subway subs. Mmmmmmmmmm... I thought you were a donair guy! Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Monday night I was in a restaurant in Kemptville, Ontario where people were smoking openly. It had a non-smoking section just like here in early 2004. I thought the entire province was smoke-free in restaurants, but it must just be most municipalities, not necessarily out in the boonies. Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 They passed the by-law, in all of Ontario, not that long ago. I'm sure there will be several places that will fight it and just pay the fines but I assume that eventually, everyone will be on board. So, how is everyone doing today? Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tld Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Good luck to all the 'quitters' here!! Looking at this thread made me reallize that this past tuesday marked my 20th anniversary as a non-smoker (after being a chain smoker for 15). Best thing I ever did. Hang in there! Tom http://www.digitalaudiorock.com The Protools Plugin Preset Co-op Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCustom Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Here's an (probably not so new) idea for those who are giving up smoking. Take the money you would be spending on cigarettes, lighters, fluid, matches, etc and put it in a jar on top of your fridge marked "Guitar Equipment Kitty". Use that money to buy new guitar gear for yourself or make it a "splurge" fund for something you've always wanted to do. Maybe make it your vacation "fun money" fund. When I had to give up sweets (cokes, candy bars, etc.) I did this and every time I would have bought a coke or a candy bar I put the money in my fun money jar. (my wife and son each have one, too) When I checked it on New Years Day, I had over $380 in there. If you used to smoke a carton of cigarettes a week and you quit, that should give you about $25 a week to put in the jar. That comes to $1300 in a year. And I know some places a carton costs a lot more than that. Oh, and another good substitute for something to put into your mouth instead of a cigarette is a pipe stem. They're usually pretty tough since they're made for people to kind of chew on. You can also draw air through it like you were smoking. A cigarette holder even gives you something to hold like a cigarette. A friend of mine bought a box of little cigars with plastic tips (cigarillos?) when he quit smoking and just stuck one of those in his mouth when he wanted a cigarette. He never lit them but he said he got a good tobacco taste from drawing through them. After a while the cravings stopped and he quit buying the little cigars. Born on the Bayou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Geezer Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 Good idea, I actually have about 25 -30 pipes stashed away - used to be a silent partner in a pipe and tobacco store) Lynn G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 DL hasn't checked in lately. How's the battle goin'? Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 I was out of cigars this morning and bought some patches. I feel great. I needed a change!!! Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarzan Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 i tried patches, but when you take a drag they stick to your lip. http://www.soundclick.com/bands/pagemusic.cfm?bandID=193274 rock it, i will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted January 7, 2006 Author Share Posted January 7, 2006 Sounds like everyone is pulling it together! Those first few days are always the hardest. Now that you are past them, don't look back! Even though you will still have cravings, try to stay focused on your goal. The first few days has probably taught you that you can get passed the cravings and once you do, you come out the other side free and clear for a while. As I mentioned before, those "Free and clear" times will get longer and longer with each passing day. This may make the cravings seem stronger, but it's just that you aren't as used to dealing with them. The fact is, they are growing weaker as the nicotine and other poisons leave your body. Use the tools and knowledge you gained in the first few days to help you beat subsequent cravings and remember that everyone here is rooting for you. One day, you will sit back, breath a breath of fresh air, and feel proud of yourself for doing it. Remember this: "You are a full grown, strong adult. It is a small, paper tube, packed with leaves. You can beat that! Think of the hard things you've over come in your life. You don't want to be beaten by a paper tube with leaves in it. You can do it!" Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Originally posted by A String: As I mentioned before, those "Free and clear" times will get longer and longer with each passing day. This may make the cravings seem stronger, but it's just that you aren't as used to dealing with them. The fact is, they are growing weaker as the nicotine and other poisons leave your body.Err... well, kind of. I get the situation where I really crave cigarettes, but when I light one up I really get nothing out of it. Halfway through I look at this... lit thing in my hand and wonder why the hell I bothered. Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted January 7, 2006 Share Posted January 7, 2006 Vince, I think A String is saying that you should find a distraction during a strong craving. Just get past it - pick up a guitar if one's handy(some of my best ideas happen during stress), or go online and give us a blast. We can take it. Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kramer Ferrington III. Posted January 8, 2006 Share Posted January 8, 2006 Originally posted by Bluesape: Vince, I think A String is saying that you should find a distraction during a strong craving. Just get past it - pick up a guitar if one's handy(some of my best ideas happen during stress), or go online and give us a blast. We can take it. Oh, I have no real problems with the cravings. I'm pretty much an ex smoker (except for, like, when I'm out drinking or at a party or something) But the cravings are a bit like those stories you hear from guys that have had a limb amputated: sometimes their "phantom limb" itches and there's nothing they can do about it With me, the cravings are the same. I crave... something, but because I'm not a regular smoker anymore, I'm no longer sure what it is that I crave. Maybe I'm looking for the sensation of pleasure or satisfaction that smoking used to give me, when I first started, many years ago. But of course, that was years ago and I was in a different body in a different world: if I give in to the cravings I'm invariably disappointed. Not so much at myself for giving in, but simply because smoking has become a pointless sensation. I light up and whatever it is that I was craving is just out of reach. And then, of course, I have to come to terms with the fact that this pointless sensation has left me with this slightly blocked sensation in my chest, a dry mouth and a smell I'm not crazy about. No pun intended, but it's a real drag. Band MySpace My snazzy t-shirt empire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 http://www.websmileys.com/sm/smoking/rauch03.gif Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fingers/fing14.gif Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mass Effect Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 http://www.websmileys.com/sm/violent/sterb132.gifhttp://www.websmileys.com/sm/smoking/rauch25.gif quote:Originally posted by mdrs: It's pure B.S., and obvioulsy inaccurate. I suspect it is posted for effect, not for accuracy. John Petrucci > Johnny Winter The Edge > Ted Nugent Guitar One Mag > Guitarplayer Slash > Carlton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 http://www.websmileys.com/sm/violent/sterb003.gifhttp://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/657.gifhttp://www.websmileys.com/sm/violent/sterb126.gif Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted January 9, 2006 Share Posted January 9, 2006 hehehehe Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Originally posted by Big Red 67: hehehehe Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 http://www.websmileys.com/sm/smoking/rauch03.gifhttp://www.websmileys.com/sm/cartoon/051.gif Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A String Posted January 10, 2006 Author Share Posted January 10, 2006 Time to check in guys. How is everyone making out? Craig Stringnetwork on Facebook String Network Forum My Music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklava Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/14/14_6_12.gifhttp://www.websmileys.com/sm/violent/sterb126.gif I'm workin on workin on it The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mass Effect Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/685.gif quote:Originally posted by mdrs: It's pure B.S., and obvioulsy inaccurate. I suspect it is posted for effect, not for accuracy. John Petrucci > Johnny Winter The Edge > Ted Nugent Guitar One Mag > Guitarplayer Slash > Carlton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklava Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/10/10_1_25.gif The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Okay so far. Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 DL, ya gotta tell us where your emoticons come from - they're awesome! http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/071.gif Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklava Posted January 10, 2006 Share Posted January 10, 2006 Originally posted by Bluesape: DL, ya gotta tell us where your emoticons come from - they're awesome! http://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/071.gif http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/13/13_4_9.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/13/13_4_6.gifhttp://www.websmileys.com/sm/crazy/071.gifhttp://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_31_2.gif The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluesape Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 Hmmmmm....can't get it to load, bud. Never a DUH! moment! Well, almost never. OK, OK! Sometimes never! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Red 67 Posted January 11, 2006 Share Posted January 11, 2006 One discussion with my recent ex-girlfrined and I'm totally fiending. I have had the patch off all day too. I guess it was a bad day to quit the nic. patches! Big Red's Ride Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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